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VIFEMS RESPONDS TO BEACHCOMBER HOTEL FIRE
ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS--On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) battled a structural fire at the defunct Beachcomber Hotel. At approximately 1040 hours, the Hotel Co. units 101 and 207 were immediately dispatched to address the situation. The first unit at the scene initiated a quick assessment to find an accessible entry point into the burning structure. Suppression crews met the second story of the abandoned building fully engulfed in flames. Through the coordinated efforts of the responding teams, the fire was brought under control within 15 minutes of their arrival, demonstrating the skill and determination of our firefighters in mitigating dangerous situations of any magnitude. We are relieved to report that no injuries have been associated with this incident. Following the containment of the fire, the Prevention unit was notified to investigate the cause of the blaze. The VIFEMS remains committed to uncovering the details surrounding the cause of the fire to prevent future occurrences. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services is grateful to all the responding units for their exemplary service and the community's ongoing cooperation during each incident.###